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Press Releases
EO Secures $1.5M Federal Grant to Strengthen Youth Healthcare Workforce in Southwest Virginia
EO Companies (EO) has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to launch a new regional initiative focused on preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals in Southwest Virginia. Project HEALTH will expand access to training, career development, and critical support services for youth interested in healthcare careers. Project HEALTH, a three-year...
June 05, 2025
Press Releases
EO’s Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub Celebrates Grand Opening
October 23, 2024
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Virginia’s First Lady and Secretary of Education to Attend 2024 Rural Summit
October 11, 2024
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EO to Host Block Party and Community Open House: "Opening the Doors to Opportunity"
September 23, 2024
Videos
Helping children reach important milestones | Developmental Screening Initiative
September 19, 2024
Press Releases
Jim “The Rookie” Morris announced as one of two keynote presenters at EO’s 9th Annual Rural Summit
September 16, 2024
Videos
Behind the Work: Early Childhood Education Career Pathway Program | Ep. 7 Endless Opportunity
Inspire. Empower. Teach. Donna Thornton-Roberts, MBA, owner of childcareauthority.com, has over 40 years of experience owning and operating early childhood centers. She explains that the Early...
September 09, 2024
Press Releases
EO is hosting its first-ever Volunteer Information Session on September 13, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the newly constructed Regional Workforce and Childcare Hub...
September 05, 2024
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Tickets Now Available for the 2024 Rural Summit
The 2024 Rural Summit, the annual event dedicated to advancing the well-being and success of rural communities in Virginia, is now open for registration. Tickets are...
August 29, 2024
